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Home My WebLink About08-28-18 Planning & Development Board Meeting Agenda PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD AGENDA The regular meeting of the PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD will be held at 6:00 p.m. on AUG 28TH, 2018 in COMMON COUNCIL CHAMBERS, City Hall, 108 E. Green Street, Ithaca, NY. AGENDA ITEM Approx. Start Time 1 Agenda Review 6:00 2 Privilege of the Floor (3-minute maximum per person ― if you will be speaking about a project with a scheduled PUBLIC HEARING below Ø, you are highly encouraged to speak at that time) 6:05 3 Subdivision & Site Plan Review A Project: Retail Expansion (3,200 SF) 6:15 Location: 744 S Meadow St Applicant: James Boglioli for Benderson Development Corp Actions: Consideration of Preliminary & Final Approval Project Description: The applicant is proposing to build a 3,200 SF addition to the western end of the existing 17,546 SF retail space. The project will require the removal of an existing dumpster enclosure – which will be relocated to an expanded dumpster area behind the building to the south. The project includes the additions of two parking spaces to the existing lot. The project is consistent with the findings of the 2000 Generic Environmental Impact Statement. B Project: Stewart Park Inclusive Playground 6:30 Location: Stewart Park Applicant: Rick Manning for the City of Ithaca Actions: Consideration of Project Changes Project Description: The project was approved by the Planning Board on March 27, 2018. The applicant is now requesting project changes, including relocation and redesign of the bathrooms and the parking area, and layout and programing changes to the overall playground. The project is to construct a new accessible playground with a splash pad, separate play structures for pre-school and school-aged children, an accessible berm with a pathway and overlook, two play gardens, several freestanding pieces of play equipment, a new structure with accessible bathrooms and storage/office space, and accessible paths linking the playground to other areas of the park. The project also includes installing a permanent structure to cover the carousel, reorganization of the adjacent parking area to add 35 spaces, new plantings, signage, furnishings and other site improvements. The project is in Stewart Park and the P-1 Zoning District. This has been determined to be a Type I Action under the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance (“CEQRO”) §176-4 B.(1)(h)[2]and (5) and the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) § 617.4 (b)(10) for which the Lead Agency made a Negative Determination of Environmental Significance on February 27, 2018. The proposed changes are consistent with the Negative Declaration. CITY OF ITHACA 108 E. Green St. — Third Floor Ithaca, NY 14850-5690 JoAnn Cornish, Director DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING, BUILDING, ZONING, & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Division of Planning & Economic Development Planning & Development – 607-274-6550 Community Development/IURA – 607-274-6565 E-Mail: dgrunder@cityofithaca.org Start Times: Start times are approximate only — APPLICANTS are responsible for being available at whatever time(s) their agenda item(s) is actually discussed. Pg. 2 Out of consideration for the health of other individuals, please try to refrain from using perfume/cologne and other scented personal care products at City of Ithaca meetings. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. "An Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to workforce diversification." C Project: Modified Site Plan - Building Demolition & Site Improvements 6:45 Location: 222 S Cayuga Street (Hotel Ithaca) Applicant: Lenroc LLC for David Hart Actions: Public Hearing Project Description: The applicant is requesting modifications to the site plan that was approved on October 27, 2015. The applicant has completed the project and now wishes to demolish the two -story wing that was previously slated to remain and construct 17 additional parking spaces (from 91 to 108). The proposal includes the removal of the eastern-most curb cut on Clinton Street; landscaping, including 20 new trees; lighting; and signage. The project is in the CBD-100 Zoning District. The entire project was classified as a Type I Action under the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance (“CEQRO”), §176-4 B. (1) (h.) (4) and (l), and the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”), §617.4 (11), for which the Lead Agency amended the Negative Declaration issued on 3/27/12. D Project: North Campus Residential Expansion (NCRE) 7:00 Location: Cornell University Campus Applicant: Trowbridge Wolf Michaels for Cornell University Actions: Declaration of Lead Agency Review of FEAF Part 2 Project Description: The applicant proposes to construct two residential complexes (one for sophomores and the other for freshmen) on two sites on North Campus. The sophomore site will have four residential buildings with 800 new beds and associated program space totaling 299,900 SF and a 1,200-seat, 66,300 SF dining facility. The sophomore site is mainly in the City of Ithaca with a small portion in the Village of Cayuga Heights; however, all buildings are in the City. The freshman site will have three new residential buildings (each spanning the City and Town line) with a total of 401,200 SF and 1,200 new beds and associated program space – 223,400 of which is in the City, and 177,800 of which is in the Town. The buildings will be between two and six stories using a modern aesthetic. The project is in three zoning districts: the U-I zoning district in the City in which the proposed five stories and 55 feet are allowed; the Low Density Residential District (LDR) in the Town which allows for the proposed two-story residence halls (with a special permit); and the Multiple Housing District within Cayuga Heights in which no buildings are proposed. This has been determined to be a Type I Action under the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance (“CEQRO”) §176-4 B.(1)(b), (h) 4, (i) and (n) and the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) § 617.4 (b)(5)(iii). E Project: Major Subdivision & Construction of a Public Road 7:30 Location: Cherry Street, Tax Parcel # 100.-2-21 Applicant: Nels Bohn for the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency (IURA) Actions: Declaration of Lead Agency Review of FEAF Parts 2 & 3 Project Description: The applicant is proposing to subdivide the 6-acre parcel into four lots and extend Cherry Street by 400 feet. Lot 1 will measure 1.012 acres, Lot 2 will measure 1.023 acres, Lot 3 will measure 2.601 acres, and Lot 4 will measure .619 acres. Lot 3 will be sold to Emmy’s Organics (see below) an d developed as a manufacturing facility, Lot 4 will be left undeveloped for potential future trail use, and Lots 1 & 2 will be marketed and sold for future development. The project is in the Cherry District which has no requirements lot size or street frontage, 5- and 10-foot side yards, and 10 feet for rear yard. The road will be built to City standards with a 65-foot ROW, 5-foot sidewalks and tree lawn, and will be turned over to the City upon completion. This action, combined with subdivision, road construction, and the sale of the property, is a Type I Action under the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance (“CEQRO”) §176-4 B(1) (c) and (j) and B(4) the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) §617-4 (b) (11), and is subject to environmental review. Pg. 3 Out of consideration for the health of other individuals, please try to refrain from using perfume/cologne and other scented personal care products at City of Ithaca meetings. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. "An Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to workforce diversification." F Project: Production & Warehouse Building (Emmy’s Organics) 7:50 Location: Cherry Street, Tax Parcel # 100.-2-21 Applicant: Ian Gaffney for Emmy’s Organics Actions: Declaration of Lead Agency Review of FEAF Parts 2 & 3 Project Description: The applicant is proposing to construct a production facility of up to 34,000 SF, with a loading dock, parking for 22 cars, landscaping, lighting, and signage. The project will be in two phases: Phase one, which will include a 14,000 SF building and all site improvements; and Phase two, (expected in the next 5 years) which will include an addition of between 14,000 and 20,000 SF. As the project site is undeveloped, site development will include the removal of 2 acres of vegetation including 55 trees of various sizes. The 2.6- acre project site is part of a larger 6-acre property owned by the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency (IURA) that is in the process of subdivision (see above). The project is in the Cherry District. This action, combined with subdivision, road construction, and the sale of the property, is a Type I Action under the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance (“CEQRO”) §176-4 B(1) (c) and (j) and B(4) the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) §617-4 (b) (11), and is subject to environmental review. G Project: Apartments (12 Units) 8:15 Location: 327 W Seneca Street Applicant: Noah Demarest for Visum Development Actions: Declaration of Lead Agency Review of FEAF Part 2 Project Description: The applicant is proposing to construct a three-story apartment building with 12 units. Project development requires the removal of the exiting building and parking area. The project will include exterior bike storage, a trash enclosure, walkways, landscaping, signage, and lighting. The project is in the B2- d Zoning District and requires variances for front-, side-, and rear-yard setbacks. A small portion at the rear of the property is in the CDB-60 District. The project is subject to Design Review. This is an Unlisted Action under the City of Ithaca Environmental Quality Review Ordinance (“CEQRO”) and the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”), and is subject to environmental review. 4 Zoning Appeal #3102 – Area Variance, 209 Hudson St 8:35 5 Old/New Business 8:45 6 Reports A. Planning Board Chair B. BPW Liaison C. Director of Planning & Development 8:55 7 Approval of Minutes: June 26, 2018 & July 24, 2018 9:05 8 Adjournment 9:10 If you have a disability & would like specific accommodation to participate, please contact the City Clerk at 274-6570 by 12:00 p.m., 2-3 business days (not including weekends/holidays) before the meeting. From: Hart, David [DHart@HartHotels.com] Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2018 5:05 PM To: JoAnn Cornish; Lisa Nicholas Subject: Hotel Ithaca site plan JoAnn and Lisa Thanks for your input at the meeting yesterday. I've attached a revised site plan for your review dated today. Also attached for ready reference is the plan submitted 7/20 that was discussed yesterday. Note the revised plan uses an 18’ depth parking spot vs 20’ for the original plan. With four spots across the lot going north to south this change reduces the south side paving by 8’. The revised plan gives all 8’ to the landscape buffer along Clinton Street. The revised plan now has identical 18’ deep buffers from sidewalk to parking lot along Clinton Street and at S Cayuga Street (from the corner moving north to the hotel curb cut). We added another 40 of the feathered reed grass. These ornamental grasses will grow wide and tall over time to create an infill visual buffer. We also added a bench in these buffer areas along S Cayuga and along Clinton Street. Please share with the planning board members for comment. David David P. Hart, President & CEO 617 Dingens Street, Buffalo, NY 14206-2407 Phone: 716-893-6551 Mobile: 716-570-6281 Fax: 716-893-6517 Email: DHart@HartHotels.com Website: http://harthotels.com/